THE LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT holds a benefit cruise for the Special Olympics on Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. on Ocean Avenue in Lompoc. A car show also in benefit of the Special Olympics features custom cars, raffles, and a barbecue on Aug. 30 at Ryon Park, Lompoc. Info: 875-8108.
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER hosts a special “Bingo Bash” on Aug. 30 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Old Orcutt. Cost is $1 per game. Info: 937-9750.
THE CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION meets Sept. 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Maria Elk’s Lodge, 1309 North Bradley Road, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3177.
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THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART screens Rebel Without a Cause, starring James Dean, on Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the museum, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Cost is $9, $6 for seniors and students. Info: 963-4364.
THE CACHUMA LAKE NATURE CENTER presents its “Hooked on Books” used book sale Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Nature Center, Cachuma Lake. Cost is $8 per vehicle. Info: 693-0691.
This article appears in Aug 28 – Sep 4, 2008.